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Injection device with a capacitive proximity sensor

US8998842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

ARES TRADING S.A. · CH

Inventors

Gerhard Lauchard · Silberegg, AT
Martin Reindl · Rainbach, AT
Claudia-Carolin Guggenberger · Klagenfurt, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2011
Grant date	Apr 7, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 5, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K2017/9602
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An injection device for injecting medication to a patient, comprising a surface (5) having a through hole (3) for passage of a needle, is characterised by further comprising a capacitive proximity sensor (12, 13, 30) for detecting proximity or contact of human skin to/with said surface (5).

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